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Arizona Boating Education
 

This National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) approved course includes instruction on general nautical information, different boat types, knot tying, anchoring, waste and oil disposal, risk management, weather emergencies, registration requirements, boating laws and regulations, equipment requirements, navigation rules, aids to navigation (buoys), boating accidents, Operating Under the Influence (OUI), trailering, and more.

Official online boating safety course for ArizonaMost insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for completing the class.

Classroom courses are available and added on a regular basis. Call (623) 236-7235 for the most current information or to register.

The course is also available online via the Internet. Click here to take the Internet version of Boat Arizona.

 
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Boating Education Instructor please contact Kelley Fowke, Boating Education Coordinator by telephone at 623-236-7381 or by email at kfowke@azgfd.gov or the Boating Education Program Manager, Ed Huntsman by telephone at 623-236-7237 or by email at ehuntsman@azgfd.gov We particularly need Phoenix based volunteer boating safety education instructors.
 
Directions
For driving directions and maps to class locations, enter the location address at MapQuest.
 
 
Schedule -Updated February 1, 2010
When: February 13, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: February 20, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Drive (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
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When: February 27, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake Sate Park at the the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center -- Hwy 82 through town of Patagonia, continue 7 miles to turn right (North) on Patagonia Lake road then 4 miles to Park entrance follow signs to Visitor Center.
Cost: No fee for class (Note there is a $8.00 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle up to 4 adults)
Contact: To register call Jennifer Parks at 520-287-2791
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When: February 27, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: March 13, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tempe
Marine Max -- 1840 E. Broadway Rd. (North east corner fo McClintock and Braodway. Park in main lot, enter front door, classroom located in back corner through the parts dept.)
Cost: $8.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: March 13, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: March 20, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: April 10, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: April 10 , 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Drive (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
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When: April 17, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: May 1, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: May 8, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tempe
Marine Max -- 1840 E. Broadway Rd. (North east corner fo McClintock and Braodway. Park in main lot, enter front door, classroom located in back corner through the parts dept.)
Cost: $8.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: May 15 , 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: May 15, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake Sate Park at the the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center -- Hwy 82 through town of Patagonia, continue 7 miles to turn right (North) on Patagonia Lake road then 4 miles to Park entrance follow signs to Visitor Center.
Cost: No fee for class (Note there is a $8.00 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle up to 4 adults)
Contact: To register call Jennifer Parks at 520-287-2791
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When: June 12, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Drive (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
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When: June 12, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: June 19, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: June 22 & 24, 2010 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: July 10, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: July 10, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tempe
Marine Max -- 1840 E. Broadway Rd. (North east corner fo McClintock and Braodway. Park in main lot, enter front door, classroom located in back corner through the parts dept.)
Cost: $8.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: July 17, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: July 20 & 22, 2010 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $8.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: July 24, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake Sate Park at the the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center -- Hwy 82 through town of Patagonia, continue 7 miles to turn right (North) on Patagonia Lake road then 4 miles to Park entrance follow signs to Visitor Center.
Cost: No fee for class (Note there is a $8.00 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle up to 4 adults)
Contact: To register call Jennifer Parks at 520-287-2791
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When: August 14, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Drive (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
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When: August 14, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: August 21, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: August 24 & 26, 2010 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: September 11, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tempe
Marine Max -- 1840 E. Broadway Rd. (North east corner fo McClintock and Braodway. Park in main lot, enter front door, classroom located in back corner through the parts dept.)
Cost: $8.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: September 11, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: September 18, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: September 21 & 23, 2010 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $8.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: October 9, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents -- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 (NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.)
Cost: cost
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@powerc.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
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When: October 16, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: October 23, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Drive (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
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When: October 23, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake Sate Park at the the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center -- Hwy 82 through town of Patagonia, continue 7 miles to turn right (North) on Patagonia Lake road then 4 miles to Park entrance follow signs to Visitor Center.
Cost: No fee for class (Note there is a $8.00 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle up to 4 adults)
Contact: To register call Jennifer Parks at 520-287-2791
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When: October 26 & 28, 2010 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: November 13, 2010
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tempe
Marine Max -- 1840 E. Broadway Rd. (North east corner fo McClintock and Braodway. Park in main lot, enter front door, classroom located in back corner through the parts dept.)
Cost: $8.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: November 20, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 928-680-0359
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When: December 18, 2010
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake Sate Park at the the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center -- Hwy 82 through town of Patagonia, continue 7 miles to turn right (North) on Patagonia Lake road then 4 miles to Park entrance follow signs to Visitor Center.
Cost: No fee for class (Note there is a $8.00 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle up to 4 adults)
Contact: To register call Jennifer Parks at 520-287-2791
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For classes in the Flagstaff area, please call 928-774-5045. Your name will be placed on a waiting list, and as soon as 10 people are interested, a class will be scheduled.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Boating Education Instructor please contact Kelley Fowke, Boating Education Coordinator by telephone at 623-236-7381 or by email at kfowke@azgfd.gov or the Boating Education Program Manager, Ed Huntsman by telephone at 623-236-7237 or by email at ehuntsman@azgfd.gov

For other Boating Education Classes contact:

United States Power Squadron
Phoenix (623) 566-3044
Bullhead City (928)768-2546

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Prescott: (928) 442-9568
Tucson, Sierra Vista: (520) 742-6946
Phoenix, Glendale, Carefree, Anthem: (602) 992-9173
Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley: (480) 899-3373
Mesa, Chandler and East Valley: (480) 288-8595
Flagstaff, Page: (928) 645-0962
 
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